This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 19, 2025 (31 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
N _ _
Show the answer
About the answer
NAN as a word: (British, Ireland, Australia, Canada, endearing) Synonym of grandmother; (UK, endearing) Synonym of nursemaid.
NAN has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- They work around the clock (21 Across)
- Big Apple athlete (23 Across)
- Home ___ (27 Across)
- Summer Olympics event (29 Across)
- Trusted one, typically (32 Across)
- Mr. Right, e.g. (33 Across)
- Silver of the Silver Bulletin (35 Across)
- Deduce (36 Across)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers